30/10/2016: Withdrawal of the 1000-krone banknote
The Norges Bank phased out the 1000-krone banknote, as part of efforts to combat money laundering and reduce the use of cash in the economy.
20/11/2009: Resumption of issuing Córdoba coins
The Central Bank resumed issuing córdoba coins, reintroducing denominations of 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 córdoba.
01/01/2001: Dollarization
Nicaragua adopted the US dollar as its official currency, effectively ending the era of the Nicaraguan córdoba as the national currency.
01/01/1999: Creation of the euro
Several European countries introduced the euro as a common currency, but Norway chose to maintain the krone, cementing its separate monetary path.
19/11/1992: Norway rejects European Union membership
In a referendum, Norway voted against joining the European Union, reaffirming its independent monetary policy and keeping the krone outside the eurozone.
04/07/1991: Currency control and unification
The government implemented currency control measures, unifying the exchange rate at 5 córdobas oro per US dollar.
25/04/1991: Córdoba Oro becomes legal tender
The Córdoba Oro was declared as the only legal tender in Nicaragua, replacing the old cordoba.
01/02/1988: Introduction of the Córdoba Oro Currencies
The government introduced the Córdoba Oro as a new currency, replacing the previous currency, with an initial rate of 1 córdoba oro = 1,000 córdobas.
01/03/1932: Córdoba de Oro established
The Córdoba de Oro was introduced, replacing the previous córdoba at a rate of 10,000 to 1.
22/10/1931: Devaluation of the krone
To counter the effects of the Great Depression, Norway devalued the krone by 14%, aiming to boost exports and stimulate the economy.
01/11/1920: Krone's return to the gold standard
Following the end of World War I, Norway reintroduced the gold standard for the krone, stabilizing its value and restoring confidence in the currency.
02/08/1914: Suspension of krone's gold standard
Due to the outbreak of World War I, Norway suspended the krone's convertibility into gold, allowing for more flexibility in monetary policy during the war.
20/10/1912: Introduction of the Nicaraguan córdoba
The Nicaraguan córdoba was introduced as the official currency of Nicaragua, replacing the peso at a rate of 12.5 córdobas per US dollar.
27/10/1875: The introduction of the krone currency
The krone was established as the official currency of Norway, replacing the previous speciedaler, marking a significant milestone in the country's monetary history.